Food & Beverage News

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. sued by former Manager

July 25, 2005

Three former Caribou Coffee managers from Minnesota filed a nationwide wage and overtime class action lawsuit today in Hennepin County Court against Caribou.

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Kathleen Wood named President, Chief Operating Officer of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

July 20, 2005

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has hired veteran industry leader Kathleen Wood as its new president and chief operating officer. Wood will work side by side…

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Ryan's Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

July 19, 2005

July 20, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GREER, S.C., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/- - Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (RYAN) reported second quarter 200…

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Eat'n Park's Smiley® Cookie Gets Ready for a Facelift

July 17, 2005

Public Invited to Vote for New Color of Popular Cookie; Winning Color will be First Since 1986

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Papa John's celebrates 3000th Restaurant opening

July 11, 2005

Pizza Chain also to Ring the NASDAQ Opening Bell July 13 as Part of Milestone Celebration

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Taco Del Mar Restaurants Swell in San Diego County

July 10, 2005

Growing, Fast Casual Mexican Food Concept Gains Momentum

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West coast tops for coffee shops

March 14, 2005

Survey: Anchorage has the most java joints per person

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Paul, the bakery chain, is bringing a taste of France to the United States

March 14, 2005

At Paul the focus is on using fresh ingredients to make traditional, old-world baked goods in a classic French style.

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Chili's president steps down

February 20, 2005

The president of Chili's Grill & Bar has resigned, the chain's parent company Brinker International Inc. said Monday.

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Move Over Starbucks & Red Bull:

February 16, 2005

It's Time For The World To Join The Javalution, Getting Both Coffee & Convenience In A Cup!

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Panera Rising

February 16, 2005

Fourth-quarter profit at Panera increased 35% to $14 million, or $0.45 per share. Sales also increased 35%, to $130.1 million.

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Retail Brand Group LLC Marks Official Debut With Plans to Open 200-Plus Fast-Casual Restaurants Nationwide

January 31, 2005

Company Brings its Popular, Award-winning Concepts, Including Jazzman's Cafe, Pandini's, to Locations Across the U.S. in 2005

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Friday's gets a new look in a world of sameness.

January 19, 2005

TGI Friday's, founded in 1965 as a New York City "fern bar," popularized the concept of a varied menu and cocktails in a homey atmosphere with…

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A Cautious Applebee's

January 17, 2005

January 18, 2005 Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RI) is not the only eatery offering cautious projections for 2005. Applebee's (Nasdaq: APPB) was far from bullish with…

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Panera Bread Reports Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased

January 5, 2005

Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ:PNRA) today reported that system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 7.1% for the four weeks ended December 25, 2004. The…

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Trade group: Restaurant operators increasingly optimistic

December 29, 2004

Last Update: 11:26 AM ET Dec. 30, 2004 NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands are expected to post strong gains in December same-store…

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KC Masterpiece Barbecue and Grill to serve up BBQ online

December 20, 2004

StoreFront e-commerce Solution Plays Key Role in Enabling Famous Restaurant Chain to Reach New Markets.

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New Menus Causing Calorie Sticker Shock

December 20, 2004

For the past year, many of the nation's chain restaurants have trumpeted their efforts to give consumers helpful details about the food they serve - from…

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OPA: Online Most Favored of All Media Demographics

November 20, 2004

The Online Publishers Association (OPA), in conjunction with Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc., released their Generational Media Study today, finding the…

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Raving Brands bucking trend in Fast Casual segment

November 19, 2004

ATLANTA, Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Raving Brands, a pacesetter of fast casual concepts, has a message for the food and beverage industry - "The demise…

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